Snap Down to Guillotine/Clock Choke
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The Marcelotine (High-Elbow Guillotine from Standing Snap-Down) is the most devastating guillotine choke variation — developed and perfected by Marcelo Garcia, where the choking arm secures the head with a high elbow position that creates a tight V-shape around the neck, generating extreme bilateral compression on the carotid arteries. [1] The high-elbow configuration is what makes the Marcelotine the highest-percentage guillotine variation: the raised elbow closes the gap between the forearm and bicep, creating an inescapable vice around the neck that is significantly tighter than the standard arm-in or chin-strap guillotine. [1],[2] The standing snap-down entry adds the advantage of catching the opponent as they lower their head, creating the perfect angle for the high-elbow configuration. [2],[3]
Developed within the BJJ/grappling submission system. [1]
Used in BJJ, MMA, and submission grappling competition. [1]
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Риск травмы для человека, к которому применяется техника
Chokes and neck cranks carry significant risk; blood chokes cause unconsciousness in 6-10 seconds; neck cranks can cause cervical spine damage; always tap early
Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники
Разрешена ли техника по основным соревновательным правилам
Jiu-Jitsu University (Saulo Ribeiro, 2008)
Description sources — [1] Choking/cranking technique curriculum [2] Competition analysis
Standard katakana transliteration of Western martial arts terminology (外来語) — used in Japanese MMA, boxing, and BJJ communities
Description sources — [1] Choking/cranking technique curriculum [2] Competition analysis
grip strength, arm positioning precision, back control ability
forearms (squeeze), biceps (compression), shoulders (positioning)
Make sure you don't cross your feet and keep your knees slightly bent as you guide your opponent toward you. This stable base is essential for controlling the snap-down.
Keep your shoulders heavy on the back of your opponent's neck to maintain control and pressure before you start pushing your arm in to complete the choke.
Bring your right knee in close to transition into the finish or shift to back control by driving your knee inside, depending on how your opponent responds.
The Marcelotine (High-Elbow Guillotine from Standing Snap-Down) is the most devastating guillotine choke variation — developed and perfected by Marcelo Garcia, where the choking arm secures the head with a high elbow position that creates a tight V-shape around the neck, generating extreme bilateral compression on the carotid arteries. The high-elbow configuration is what makes the Marcelotine the highest-percentage guillotine variation: the raised elbow closes the gap between the forearm and bicep, creating an inescapable vice around the neck that is significantly tighter than the standard arm-in or chin-strap guillotine.
This variation developed within the broader choking/cranking system of its parent technique family.
IBJJF: разрешён — Legal at all belt levels, gi and no-gi — chokes are the safest submission cat…; IJF: разрешён — Legal (shime-waza) — strangulation techniques are one of three permitted subm…; ADCC: разрешён — Legal; Unified MMA: разрешён — Legal — choke submissions are among the most common finishes in MMA; FIAS Sport Sambo: запрещён — All chokes prohibited in Sport Sambo; FIAS Combat Sambo: разрешён — Legal
Оценка опасности 8/10. High — chokes and neck cranks carry significant risk; blood chokes cause unconsciousness in 6-10 seconds; neck cranks can cause cervical spine damage; always tap early
Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Establish Control Position → Secure the Specific Grip → Position the Choking Surface → Apply Compression → Finish.
Стандартные контрприёмы: Hand fighting — stripping the grip before the choke is set / Chin tuck — protecting the throat / Posture — creating distance to prevent the choke / Turning — turning to face the attacker.
Распространённые варианты: This is a specific variation (see parent genus/species for alternative variations).
Used in BJJ, MMA, and submission grappling competition.
Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Applying too fast — gradual application is safer and often more effective / Wrong grip positioning — the specific grip variation defines this technique; incorrect grip = different technique / Not controlling posture before applying / Holding after the tap — release immediately.
Guillotine Choke From Standing Snap-Down High-Elbow (Marcelotine) также известен как Marcelotine, High-Elbow Guillotine, Marcelo Garcia Guillotine.